By Associated Press - Friday, September 23, 2016

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The City of Jackson has recorded its 50th homicide of the year.

Police say a body found Friday in a vehicle behind a credit union brought the city’s death count to that number.

The Clarion-Ledger (https://on.thec-l.com/2ctK9ce ) reports the male victim had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Police say two suspects were seen running from the crime scene toward the Woodlands Apartments about 8:23 a.m.



Anyone with information is asked to call the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or CrimeStoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

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Information from: The Clarion-Ledger, https://www.clarionledger.com

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